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It’s always a good idea to do a walk-around inspection of your vehicle before starting it, especially if it’s been sitting for some time. Items to check are tire pressure and oil levels. Look also under the hood to be...
Hello. Anytime you smell gas coming from your vehicle, it is a serious issue. Gas fumes are highly flammable and can easily catch fire. Gas fumes may also make you feel dizzy or light headed. Both can make operating a...
Hello. It sounds like there may be a misfiring condition (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-misfiring-engine) in multiple cylinders. A misfire means that one or more of the spark plugs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-bad-or-failing-spark-plugs) in the vehicle’s engine are not firing properly. This will cause the engine to...
Hello. I would start by having the transmission fluid drained and inspected (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service). If the fluid smells burnt or has any metal in it, then the transmission is failing. If the fluid looks good, then servicing it may help. This...
I would start by being concerned about these wires that are spliced in. If there is another circuit that is spliced in there then it can be causing this. If there was no issue previously then it may not be...
Hi there, it's quite likely that there was melting of wiring insulation (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/truck-not-starting-after-electrical-fire), and perhaps even the wiring itself and the battery. If electrical power somehow remained, the first turn of the ignition switch would cause electrical shorts as well....
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Hi there. It is always a good idea to replace all pulley's when you have a catastrophic serpentine belt "issue" as you've described. In most cases, the force of the belt breaking will cause a slight warp of one of...
The problem may be a fuel delivery problem like clogged injectors. Have the fuel pressure checked and filter replaced and see if this helps? Replace the plugs and wires as needed.
Your Your car title is what binds you to your vehicle as it proves you are the registered owner. This is a powerful title to hold, and one you will want to keep track of. Unfortunately things can happen and...